Ok, but is it actually Glorfindel making the trio good? Just imagine Imrahil in his stead. 1 less threat, 1 less willpower, easy ways to ready with 2 Spirit heroes: Escort from Edoras, The Riddermark's Finnest, Westfold Horse-breaker (double-effect there) - all these could be played on round 1 and each round aftewards, so that Imrahil can keep questing and fighting. And Arwen could help making him even better defender.

I am glad though he sees play, I have been playing him myself a lot, mostly though for the love of the character from the books.

I used to not be much of a fan of Denethor through most of the Mirkwood cycle. Rarely used him. Then, after setting him to bypass the worst of the Return to Mirkwood enemies and finally beating that quest, I have gained a newfound respect for his abilities. I have now used him in both Redhorn Gate and Road to Rivendell with good results. The trio of Denethor/Henamarth/Rumor From the Earth is unbeatable as far as figuring out what's coming next and either avoiding it or being prepared for it.

I really think that with the introduction of the new Aragorn and what it already has, Lore may be at the top of the game right now among the spheres. I believe even a mono Lore deck is going to be very playable with the new AP.

Yep Budger -- Glorfindel lays hands on Frodo and relieves some of the pain.  Can't heal it all on his own, obviously, but maybe that is why his ability can only heal 1 point of damage =)

lleimmoen said:

Yea it is funny, almost every time I "think" that I've finally found a use for Glorfindel, I take a step back and realize how much better the deck is if I simply replace him with Bifur or Beravor. I mean, Bifur quests at just 1 less but has **5** less threat. That is freakin huge! And if Dain is in play, he matches the questing ability. That said, I really like the concept of the Eowyn, Frodo, Glorfindel trio. With Elrond's Council coming out, there is finally an argument to defend including Glorfindel.

Titan said:

The new Loragorn provides cheap and dependable threat reduction to Lore which is neat and definitely helps round it out. Plus Aragorn gives them a much needed attack boost. I've seen the value of/need for Lore progressively declining over the course of the expansions. Perhaps they are rebounding here a bit. But while there is possibly an argument in solo for Lore, in general Spirit is unquestionably the best.

http://www.boardgamegeek.com/blogpost/9634/the-rise-and-fall-of-lore